Sony PS5 receives major update with 8 TB SSD, Dolby Atmos and new PS Remote Play app improvements

Sony has introduced a serious replace for the PlayStation 5 (PS5), shortly earlier than the corporate begins transport the PlayStation Portal. In a weblog publish, the corporate explains that the brand new replace will probably be distributed globally. Because of this, it might take a couple of days earlier than your console turns into eligible to obtain it.

Both manner, Sony states that it has enabled encompass sound output to Dolby Atmos programs over HDMI, a function that has in some way been lacking for the reason that console’s launch. Thus, it ought to now be potential for audio system and soundbars to profit from Sony’s proprietary Tempest 3D Audio software program. Moreover, this month’s replace doubles the supported capability of M.2 SSDs to eight TB and provides the choice of disabling the beep sound when a PS5 is switched off.

Individually, Sony has added the choice of utilizing two controllers to manage the identical on-screen character in what it describes as ‘help mode’. As such, it’s now potential to assist somebody with out taking cost of their controller. Furthermore, this month’s replace introduces sport library search performance, one other function that the PS5 has in some way been lacking till now.

In the meantime, Sony has launched a PS Distant Play app for Sensible TVs working at the very least Android TV 12. Initially, solely the Bravia A95L QD-OLED and Google Chromecast 4K will probably be eligible to make use of the software program, which lets you wirelessly stream a PS4 or PS5 related even on completely different Wi-Fi networks. Sadly, the brand new PS Distant Play app doesn’t assist sport streaming by way of PlayStation Plus Premium, that means that you will want a PS5 console to stream PS5 video games to a  Bravia A95L QD-OLED or Google Chromecast 4K. Please see Sony’s newest PlayStation Weblog publish for extra particulars.